Window Coverings for Your Bedroom

With so many options to choose from, selecting window treatments can be a challenge. Different rooms call for different styles of window coverings - it's not a one-size fits all approach.

Here at Somfy, we pride ourselves on making your life simpler, including helping you choose the right window coverings for your home. With that in mind, we've created a ten-part series to help you choose the best window coverings to suit each room of your home.

Part Five: Bedroom

Your bedroom is the retreat within your home after a long day. While it is important that your bedroom reflects your home's style, the priority is to ensure you get the best night's sleep possible.

Window coverings in the bedroom add privacy, make it easy to adjust lighting and can even help maintain a steady temperature. Your quality of sleep is dependent on these factors. 

Almost any type of window coverings can be utilised in the bedroom, as long as they tick the following three boxes:

Light

Do you prefer sleeping in complete darkness? Blackout shades or darker roman blinds are a popular choice as they keep light out and promote sleep even during the day. However, unless you're a shift worker, you may not want to totally block light out in the daytime.

In this case, layering window coverings such as sheer and blackout curtains is a perfect solution. Sheers can be left closed to filter light into your bedroom during the day and then close blackouts at night to keep light, sound and even cold/heat out!

Alternatively, venetian blinds offer precise light control and are an elegant option for the bedroom. Angle venetians to allow some light in or close them completely to block light out and create a snug room perfect for relaxing.

Privacy

Privacy is a key factor to consider when looking at options for your bedroom. While some light-filtering fabrics are perfect for the daytime, they may offer a lack of privacy during the night.

Blackout roller blinds or curtains can offer complete privacy or you may like to consider external screens or roller shutters which won't impede on your interior style.

Comfort

Window treatments can set the mood in your bedroom and change the entire look completely.

For example, if you are lacking space, you can use floor-to-ceiling curtains to dramatically make a room feel larger. Otherwise, light and neutral coloured window coverings can open up the space, or even contribute to a feeling of calm that helps you unwind at the end of the day.

Where comfort is important, texture can help boost it. Think soft linen curtains or roman blinds with gently layered folds that add character to the bedroom.

Motorised blinds are also great for the bedroom as they allow you to control them from the comfort of your bed or even pre-program them to open and close at convenient times.

Watch the video below to see how our connected solution Connexoon Window RTS can be used to schedule your blinds to wake you up in the morning.

Recommendations

Depnding on your light-filtering needs you can choose to opt for either blackout shades or a combination of sheer and blackout. This will ensure you have the perfect combination of light-control, privacy and comfort.

By motorising your window coverings with Somfy you can have both comfort and convenience in the bedroom, ensuring you get the best night's sleep and then wake gently in the morning as they open on a schedule.

If you're interested in Somfy-motorised window coverings for your bedroom, or would like to know more about our home automation solution, Connexoon Window RTS, speak to your local Somfy Expert retailer today!

More:

Part 1: Window Coverings for Your Bathroom

Part 2: Window Coverings for Your Home Theatre

Part 3: Window Coverings for Your Kitchen

Part 4: Window Coverings for Your Home Office